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2018 Nissan Rogue
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
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Overview
Our database contains 672 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2018 Nissan Rogue, most frequently naming the brakes, driver assistance and electrical categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 2 NHTSA investigations name it; and 248 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | 3 | 424 |
| Dec 2021 | 10 | 434 |
| Jan 2022 | 3 | 437 |
| Feb 2022 | 8 | 445 |
| Mar 2022 | 3 | 448 |
| Apr 2022 | 3 | 451 |
| May 2022 | 5 | 456 |
| Jun 2022 | 4 | 460 |
| Jul 2022 | 6 | 466 |
| Aug 2022 | 7 | 473 |
| Sep 2022 | 1 | 474 |
| Oct 2022 | 2 | 476 |
| Nov 2022 | 2 | 478 |
| Dec 2022 | 7 | 485 |
| Jan 2023 | 6 | 491 |
| Feb 2023 | 1 | 492 |
| Mar 2023 | 4 | 496 |
| Apr 2023 | 5 | 501 |
| May 2023 | 10 | 511 |
| Jun 2023 | 4 | 515 |
| Jul 2023 | 10 | 525 |
| Aug 2023 | 7 | 532 |
| Sep 2023 | 2 | 534 |
| Oct 2023 | 9 | 543 |
| Nov 2023 | 5 | 548 |
| Dec 2023 | 2 | 550 |
| Jan 2024 | 5 | 555 |
| Feb 2024 | 2 | 557 |
| Mar 2024 | 3 | 560 |
| Apr 2024 | 6 | 566 |
| May 2024 | 5 | 571 |
| Jun 2024 | 6 | 577 |
| Jul 2024 | 3 | 580 |
| Aug 2024 | 2 | 582 |
| Sep 2024 | 1 | 583 |
| Oct 2024 | 4 | 587 |
| Nov 2024 | 2 | 589 |
| Dec 2024 | 2 | 591 |
| Jan 2025 | 3 | 594 |
| Feb 2025 | 2 | 596 |
| Mar 2025 | 2 | 598 |
| Apr 2025 | 3 | 601 |
| May 2025 | 2 | 603 |
| Jun 2025 | 4 | 607 |
| Jul 2025 | 6 | 613 |
| Aug 2025 | 5 | 618 |
| Sep 2025 | 4 | 622 |
| Oct 2025 | 5 | 627 |
| Nov 2025 | 1 | 628 |
| Dec 2025 | 2 | 630 |
| Jan 2026 | 6 | 636 |
| Feb 2026 | 5 | 641 |
| Mar 2026 | 4 | 645 |
| Apr 2026 | 3 | 648 |
| May 2026 | 9 | 657 |
| Jun 2026 | 4 | 661 |
| Jul 2026 | 2 | 663 |
| Aug 2026 | 3 | 666 |
| Sep 2026 | 2 | 668 |
| Oct 2026 | 4 | 672 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Brakes26732.1%
- Driver assistance23127.7%
- Electrical9611.5%
- Engine587.0%
- Powertrain (other)495.9%
- Airbags323.8%
- Steering192.3%
- Interior & seats182.2%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
3 campaigns cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Safety investigations
NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.
False Automatic Emergency Braking
NHTSA received a defect petition (DP19-001) from the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) on March 21, 2019 alleging that the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system on Model Year (MY) 2017-2018 Nissan Rogue and Rogue Sport vehicles was engaging in cases where there was no obstruction in the path of the vehicle. The CAS petition additionally alleges that, based on Nissan's actions, the manufacturer is aware of the issue due to issuing a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) launching two "Quality Actions," and initiating a "Customer Service Initiative" in relation to it. CAS contends that Nissan's actions do not represent an adequate long-term solution to the problem, as the action is only available during the basic coverage period of the warranty. CAS also argues that the alleged failures are an unreasonable risk to safety and views Nissan's communications as not acknowledging the potential safety issue involved, instead treating the alleged problem as a performance update.The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) analyzed Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) complaints received from consumers and identified a total of 129 unique subject vehicle reports (for all submission dates) alleging a false positive triggering of AEB. Of these complaints, three were identified that contained allegations of a collision resulting from the activation of the system, and all three indicating related injuries.In response to ODI's April 15, 2019 Information Request letter, Nissan provided data indicating that it has received 750 unique subject vehicle complaints relating to false positive activation of the AEB system. Of these complaints, 12 were identified that contained allegations of a collision resulting from the activation of the system. Four complaints contained allegations of injuries, three of which were the result of a collision. These complaints included duplicates of complaints that ODI received. The injury allegations were limited to soft tissue type injuries such as whiplash and bruising.Based on its review of the information identified to date, ODI has granted the petition and is opening this preliminary evaluation in order to evaluate the cause, scope and frequency of AEB false positive activations, as well as to evaluate the suitability of the manufacturer's campaign to address the concern or improve performance of the AEB system. The complaints cited can be viewed at NHTSA.gov under the following ODI identification numbers: 11230875, 11230481, 11230361, 11229400, 11229302, 11229294, 11228994, 11223074, 11222925, 11222644, 11220499, 11218713, 11218608, 11217157, 11210334, 11210256, 11210148, 11209127, 11209032, 11207333, 11205931, 11205717, 11205661, 11205172, 11205124, 11205027, 11204803, 11204349, 11204324, 11196805, 11196561, 11196466, 11196091, 11195938, 11195574, 11194380, 11193989, 11192761, 11192283, 11192063, 11190855, 11190840, 11189976, 11187374, 11186903, 11185890, 11185883, 11185132, 11183406, 11180813, 11174713, 11173666, 11173302, 11172299, 11171331, 11170989, 11165434, 11164646, 11162898, 11162502, 11162396, 11161413, 11161230, 11155985, 11155209, 11155181, 11154181, 11153607, 11153334, 11151373, 11151028, 11142595, 11142557, 11142386, 11141775, 11141433, 11141387, 11141347, 11140604, 11139711, 11139226, 11133402, 11132376, 11130998, 11130662, 11129949, 11128704, 11124099, 11123564, 11123353, 11123321, 11122783, 11119475, 11119300, 11118604, 11115088, 11113479, 11113371, 11112371, 11111659, 11111057, 11110919, 11110689, 11104075, 11103844, 11103437, 11102715, 11102333, 11100117, 11099313, 11091006, 11089960, 11089798, 11089533, 11088815, 11088718, 11081072, 11079453, 11073644, 11072718, 11065505, 11061598, 11057739, 11056061, 11055766, 11048349, 11035301, 11033225, and 10972343.
False Automatic Emergency Braking
NHTSA received a letter from the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) on March 21, 2019 alleging that the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system on Model Year (MY) 2017-2018 Nissan Rogue and Rogue Sport vehicles was engaging in cases where there was no obstruction in the path of the vehicle. The CAS petition additionally alleged that, based on Nissan's actions, the manufacturer was aware of the issue due to issuing a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) launching two Quality Actions, and initiation of a Customer Service Initiative in relation to it. CAS contended that Nissan's actions do not represent an adequate long-term solution to the problem, as the action is only available during the basic coverage period of the warranty. CAS also argued that the alleged failures are an unreasonable risk to safety and views Nissan's communications as not acknowledging the potential safety issue involved, instead treating the alleged problem as a performance update.The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) analyzed Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) complaints received from consumers and identified a total of 129 unique subject vehicle reports (for all submission dates) alleging a false positive triggering of AEB. Of these complaints, three were identified that contained allegations of a collision resulting from the activation of the system, and all three indicating related injuries.In response to ODI's April 15, 2019 Information Request letter, Nissan provided data indicating that it has received 750 unique subject vehicle complaints relating to false positive activation of the AEB system. Of these complaints, 12 were identified that contained allegations of a collision resulting from the activation of the system. Four complaints contained allegations of injuries, three of which were the result of a collision. These complaints included duplicates of complaints that ODI received. The injury allegations were limited to soft tissue type injuries such as whiplash and bruising.Based on its review of the information identified to date, ODI grants this petition and has opened preliminary evaluation PE19-010 in order to evaluate the cause, scope and frequency of AEB false positive activations, as well as to evaluate the suitability of the manufacturer's campaign to address the concern or improve performance of the AEB system. The complaints cited can be viewed at NHTSA.gov under the following ODI identification numbers: 11230875, 11230481, 11230361, 11229400, 11229302, 11229294, 11228994, 11223074, 11222925, 11222644, 11220499, 11218713, 11218608, 11217157, 11210334, 11210256, 11210148, 11209127, 11209032, 11207333, 11205931, 11205717, 11205661, 11205172, 11205124, 11205027, 11204803, 11204349, 11204324, 11196805, 11196561, 11196466, 11196091, 11195938, 11195574, 11194380, 11193989, 11192761, 11192283, 11192063, 11190855, 11190840, 11189976, 11187374, 11186903, 11185890, 11185883, 11185132, 11183406, 11180813, 11174713, 11173666, 11173302, 11172299, 11171331, 11170989, 11165434, 11164646, 11162898, 11162502, 11162396, 11161413, 11161230, 11155985, 11155209, 11155181, 11154181, 11153607, 11153334, 11151373, 11151028, 11142595, 11142557, 11142386, 11141775, 11141433, 11141387, 11141347, 11140604, 11139711, 11139226, 11133402, 11132376, 11130998, 11130662, 11129949, 11128704, 11124099, 11123564, 11123353, 11123321, 11122783, 11119475, 11119300, 11118604, 11115088, 11113479, 11113371, 11112371, 11111659, 11111057, 11110919, 11110689, 11104075, 11103844, 11103437, 11102715, 11102333, 11100117, 11099313, 11091006, 11089960, 11089798, 11089533, 11088815, 11088718, 11081072, 11079453, 11073644, 11072718, 11065505, 11061598, 11057739, 11056061, 11055766, 1104
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Vehicle at any speed highway, interstate and rural, will kick on AWD while in motion. Then the triangle warning light and a code on dash stating awd is overheating to stop vehicle. I am the second owner of this rogue haven’t had it 2 months and just in the last week it’s done it about 40 times. It does affect the steering and brake reaction time as well. Yet no actual code pops up when scanned. It’s also tearing up the rear differential due the the FAILURE WITHIN AWD INTELLIGENCE. It does have a toggle switch but when it kicks itself on the switch is useless. Only way to turn it off is to restart vehicle and even then it typically does it back to back.
- NHTSA ID
- 11774788
- Incident
- Oct 26, 2026
On March 20, 2026, at 83,606 miles I reported to Gunn Nissan Dealership my 2018 Nissan was shaking and shuddering. Over a five-month period , and repeated trips to Gunn Nissan the shaking and shuddering progressed to clunking without Gunn identifying the problem as a cvt issue. On September 6, 2026, Pep Boys discovered that the transmission cvt scudder had completely failed. The cvt failure threatened my safety by leaving me stranded on the road. It is my understanding that a failing transmission has the potential of suddenly seizing up or slipping into neutral while driving. The Chassis Control error light came on the day after the replacement transmission was installed. The transmission failing has been an extreme financial burden. I am a Senior Citizen on a fixed income and have had to unexpectedly acquire a new vehicle after having lost confidence in the car's future safety, in Gunn's ability to reliably diagnose needed repairs, and Gunn's and Nissan Consumer Affairs' willingness to comply with the NHTSA Settlement Agreement, and/or extended warranty contracts as appropriate. I have also incurred expenses of at least $700.00 on rental cars and towing expenses.
- NHTSA ID
- 11774104
- Incident
- Mar 20, 2026
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated to 60 MPH. The contact continued to depress the brake pedal, but the vehicle continued accelerating. While continue to depress the brake pedal the vehicle decelerated and then operated normally. The vehicle was driven to the residence and parked. The contact stated that the failure lasted for approximately 20 seconds. During the failure the contact sustained a mild neck injury. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Prior to the failure the vehicle had experienced several safety and electrical failures including the Forward Collision Avoidance warning light being illuminated. The contact stated that the doors randomly locked and failed to open several times and the contact was unable to immediately exit or enter the vehicle. There was a moldy odor, and mildew inside the vehicle. The contact was informed that there water inside the vehicle and underneath the spare tire. The failure mileage was 24000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11773140
- Incident
- Jan 1, 2022
- Mileage
- 24,000 mi
passenger airbag light turn off a few second after starting the vehicle. Nissan of Staten Island, NY Technician tried to perform zero-point rest but was unable to do. Found current code B0040-00 Occupant sensor unit in abnormal voltage and pass diagnostic trouble code B-00A0-02 occupant sensor unit malfunction. Recommended to replace occupant detector unit and seat frame . It costs $3,133.26. My concern is that this appears to be a known Nissan issue addressed in Technical Service Bulletin NTB19-071A, which applies to Nissan vehicles experiencing OCS sensor failures. While Nissan has acknowledged the issue through a technical bulletin, no recall was issued, leaving owners responsible for a very costly safety-related repair. I believe it is unreasonable for customers to bear the full cost of correcting a known defect involving the airbag occupant classification system, particularly when the repair exceeds $3,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11770711
- Incident
- Oct 12, 2026
2018 Rogue Hybrid FWD, ~101,090 miles. Driving normal, stopped car due to traffic, on acceleration had sudden revving without corresponding acceleration/lurching, hybrid warning followed by CEL, P0776 and P0701, Nissan dealer diagnosis requiring replacement of hybrid transaxle 31020-3ZX4C, quoted transaxle $8,818.28 and total repair around $12,500
- NHTSA ID
- 11766435
- Incident
- Sep 10, 2026
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the front driver's side door failed to lock. The contact associated the failure with the door actuator from an unknown recall found online. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11763585
- Incident
- Sep 7, 2026
- Mileage
- 24,000 mi
The vehicle was sold to me 3 months outside of the extended manufacturer's warranty in December of 2025 with known issues with the CVT transmission. Since owning the vehicle for less than one year, the transmission has begun to fail. The vehicle was taken to a different Nissan dealership (Poughkeepsie Nissan in Wappingers Falls, NY) where it has been confirmed that the transmission is failing and will not go into gear correctly. Service records for the vehicle were pulled from the dealership that sold it to me (Romeo Nissan in Kingston, NY) and the transmission had never been serviced or repaired. If the vehicle slips out of gear or will not go into gear correctly, this could cause a major accident including life threatening injuries and potentially death to myself or others in vehicles around me. When I reached out to Nissan consumer affairs, they only offered to cover 50% of the cost to repair or replace the transmission which is a cost of $3200 to myself which would cause a severe, undue hardship to my situation. This vehicle is not safe to be on the roadways, as it can fail at any time. There have not been any warning lights or messages to the transmission issue. The transmission can be felt slipping while driving. The CVT transmission is a known issue with Nissan engines, which is why they offered an extra, extended warranty on these vehicles, but Romeo Nissan let the vehicle sit on the lot until it was outside of the extended warranty before it was sold to me.
- NHTSA ID
- 11758871
- Incident
- Aug 5, 2026
The Vehicle has developed this problem: the passenger-side door will not lock or unlock using either the key fob or the interior power-lock switch and has to be operated manually. Because the same failure has occurred on two consecutive model years, I am concerned this may be a recurring door-lock actuator defect rather than normal wear. I have a case number open with the Nissan Consumer Affairs. The case number is XXX. I also own a 2019 Nissan Rogue SV; the VIN number is [XXX], with the same exact problem. The case number for the 2018 Nissan Rogue is XXX INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- NHTSA ID
- 11757518
- Incident
- Aug 20, 2025
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WIRING HARNESS REPAIR INFORMATION This bulletin is no longer active. For future reference, see the HRK mobile app and the Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC). Please discard previous versions of NTB14-032.
STRUCTURE:BODY
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver side B-Pillar (see Figure 1).
STRUCTURE:BODY
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver side B-Pillar (see Figure 1).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION HINT: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 4G network compatible TCU. TCUs compatible with 3G network only are no longer supported. SERVICE INFORMATION The APPLIED VEHICLES that come equipped with a factory installed SOS switch, located near the overhead map lamp, also come equipped with a wireless communication device called a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). With an active NissanConnect® Services subscription, the TCU communicates with the NissanConnect® Services Data Center to provide various security and convenience services. This bulletin contains important service procedures that must be performed properly in order to set-up and maintain the telematics system for the APPLIED VEHICLES. · A table has been provided on the next page that lists the steps required to successfully configure a TCU after it has been replaced. · A CHECK-OFF SHEET has been provided on page 20 to print and check off steps as they are performed. Staple the completed CHECK-OFF SHEET to the repair order.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING; SERVICE BRAKES
INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED WITH DTC C1A16 OR C2582 IF YOU CONFIRM IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (on the next page) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair. Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle. The customer states that the ICC stopped working while driving, OR The customer states that the AEB/FEB warning light is ON, or turned ON, while driving (Figure 1), OR The message “Unavailable Front Radar Obstruction” or “Forward Driving Aids Temporarily Disabled Front Sensor Blocked See Owner's Manual” has displayed while driving (Figure 2). AND DTC C1A16, C1A16-97, C2582, or C2582-97 is the ONLY DTC stored. Figure 1 Figure 2 This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. Forward Driving Aids Temporarily Disabled Front Sensor Blocked See Owner’s Manual
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING; SERVICE BRAKES
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped with a lane camera (see Figure 1) SERVICE INFORMATION If the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) warning light or is blinking (but not illuminated steadily) or the customer states it is blinking, and there are no related DTCs, inspect the windshield. A blinking AEB warning light may occur under the following conditions: When contamination or foreign material adhere to the lane camera viewing window on the windshield. When driving while it is snowing or when frost forms on the lane camera viewing window on the windshield. When the lane camera viewing window on the windshield is temporarily fogged up. Figure 1 Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle. HINT: o Refer to the applicable ESM for diagnosis if DTCs are present in the Laser/Radar, ICC/ADAS, or Lane Camera systems. o For further information: Refer to the following pages. Use the search keyword “blinking” in the ESM.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 59 | 2 | 0 | 59.6 |
| 2025 | 206 | 3 | 0 | 59.0 |
| 2024 | 236 | 4 | 1 | 63.1 |
| 2023 | 774 | 6 | 2 | 66.1 |
| 2022 | 246 | 1 | 2 | 56.1 |
| 2021 | 298 | 10 | 2 | 67.9 |
| 2020 | 154 | 1 | 0 | 50.9 |
| 2019 | 341 | 3 | 1 | 62.0 |
| 2018Viewing | 672 | 3 | 2 | 60.9 |
| 2017 | 602 | 5 | 2 | 65.5 |
| 2016 | 544 | 7 | 0 | 54.7 |
| 2015 | 554 | 9 | 1 | 60.0 |
| 2014 | 440 | 10 | 0 | 54.8 |
| 2013 | 610 | 1 | 1 | 45.1 |
| 2012 | 319 | 2 | 0 | 48.1 |
| 2011 | 363 | 2 | 0 | 47.6 |
| 2010 | 282 | 2 | 0 | 49.4 |
| 2009 | 320 | 3 | 0 | 46.0 |
| 2008 | 429 | 5 | 0 | 47.2 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.